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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,791

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $33,895
Base Invoice $26,005 $31,164
Rear spoiler 353  
Boost gauge 311  
4-speed automatic 800  
Rear spoiler 230  
Boost gauge 203  
4-speed automatic 728  
Options (change) 1,464 0
Options (change) 1,161 0
Destination 625 760
Total Price $29,984 $34,655
Total Invoice $27,791 $31,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,273
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$29,984$34,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,984$31,550
Total Invoice$27,791$31,924
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,791$29,064

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,570$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in73.6 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.6 ft3

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